- Jack tries to embrace diversity to satisfy a grandstanding congresswoman who could potentially block the NBC/KableTown deal, and Jenna tries to help Kenneth get his page job back.
- Jack must appear before Congress to discuss NBC's merger with KableTown. He hopes that he will charm celebrity members, but one Congresswoman, Regina Bookman, demands more diversity in its programming lineup. Jack quickly enlists Tracy to come up with some new development ideas. Meanwhile, Liz is fed up with the flack her writing staff gives her, and Jenna helps Kenneth reapply to the extremely competitive Page Program.—NBC Publicity
- Open with Liz complaining to Jack about the mean nicknames she's been getting after a bad chemical peel. She doesn't feel she's getting enough respect. Jack is off to DC to testify before Congress in reference to vertical integration and the NBC-Kabletown merger.
Pete tells Liz they won't be allowed to use the name Johnny Appleseed in an upcoming sketch.
Kenneth tells Jenna how difficult the page interview process has become. It now resembles a pageant, something which Jenna knows quite a bit about. She wants to help.
Jack compares vertical integration to farmers -- own land, sell directly to consumer, etc. -- and the members of Congress are scared to touch the issue. But just as Jack is about to leave in triumph Congresswoman Regina Bookman (Queen Latifah) asks why NBC is "so racist."
Jenna thinks she needs to reinvent Kenneth, build him up from scratch.
Bookman represents a diverse community in Rhode Island and feels she needs to ensure the public airwaves look like America. She wants to know why NBC is so white. Jack's answer isn't very good. Bookman says unless she sees quick change at NBC she will block the deal.
Jack asks Tracy and Dot Com to help with the African-American community. Jack tells Liz about Bookman and says he prides himself on diversity. Liz tells Jack that Toofer is about their only bit of diversity and suggest making him co-head writer. Liz gets upset and loses her voice.
Kenneth is getting tired of Jenna's coaching but realizes TGS needs him badly.
Dot Com suggests a new show centered on a African-American family in the 1970s. Tracy likes it, provided they can add a talking dog.
Kenneth performs an over-the-top song and dance number for his interview.
Toofer seems to be attempting a takeover of the writing team. Pete tells Liz about a TV interview Toofer is doing and she tells him she must be included as well.
Jack gets a call from Bookman. She's in New York and wants to stop by and continue the conversation.
Kenneth was rejected by the page committee. Jenna blames his performance, embodying her mother and getting emotional. She is aghast that she is turning into her mother and vows to get Kenneth his job back.
Toofer is part of a panel on the show "Right On." The episode is discussing African Americans and their role in the media. We pan down and see that Liz has snuck onto the panel as well. She starts talking about women in the media and it gets very awkward. The host gives Toofer an award and Liz leaves.
Jenna asks Jack about bringing Kenneth back. The HR guy tries to make a point but Jack cuts him off. Bookman arrives on the floor and meets Tracy. She then witnesses an out-of-context argument between Tracy and Lutz that makes it seem like the cast has major racial tensions. The HR guy returns and tells both Jack and Bookman that he had tried to fill a minority page position with a Native American but was forced to hire the very white Kenneth. Bookman isn't happy. Jack gives Toofer a made-up award. Toofer then tells Bookman he's been head writer for exactly one day. Bookman talks to Liz and seems impressed with her hard work. Bookman then grandstands about nothing in particular and gets a standing ovation.
Jack takes Bookman to another room and admits that he had been putting on a show. He tells Bookman her grandstanding is ruining the deal and emphasizes how much he truly respects diversity. She says unless he gives her a real reason she won't approve the deal. This means Jack has three months to prove himself.
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